1. Question

Pets are creatures that have wants and needs, just like you. Each animal has different needs.

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Which type of pet would be best for you?

Pets

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2. Information Sources

Let’s find out how to take care of different pets so you can decide which pet is best for you.

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*NOTE: Go to the BCPS Database page and click on BrainPOP Jr., then return to this slide and click on the video link above.

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Notes ChartInformation Resources

Introduction

4. Assessment Activity

Summative Assessment:

Scenario: You would like to have a pet at your house but your parents say no. You need to convince your parents and tell them what pet would be best for you and your family.

Assignment: Create a poster that demonstrates two reasons that the pet you chose would be the best for you.

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Reading Rainbow

Pet Stories You Don’t Have to Walk

6. Teacher Support MaterialsKindergarten and Library Media

Maryland State Curriculum K.3.E.1. Develop an awareness of the relationship of features of living things and their ability to satisfy basic needs that support their growth and survival. a. Make observations of the features and behaviors of many different kinds of animals within an environment to identify and begin building a list of some of the basic needs these organisms share, such as water, air, etc.

Common Core State Standards

Reading: 1. Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.

Writing: 7. Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.

Standards for the 21st Century Learner 1.1.6 Read, view, and listen for information presented in any format (e.g. textual, visual, media, digital) in order to make inferences and gather meaning.2.3.1 Connect understanding to the real world.

ISTE - National Educational Technology Standards for Students

3. Research and Information Fluency: Students apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information.d. Process data and report results.

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making: Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

Time Frame:

4-5 50 minute lessons

Differentiation strategies for this lesson: Direct instruction will be needed in the beginning of each lesson to review with students how to manipulate the websites and how to take proper notes. Most students will then be able to work independently once the review is given and they can begin taking notes. Notes may be written from copying from the text, developmental spelling and/or illustrations.

Learning Styles addressed in this lesson: Visual, Auditory, Kinesthetic, Reflective

Notes to the teacher:•Designed for teacher instruction on the first slide, as well as modeling how to log on to pebblego.com and navigate through the website.•The note taking worksheet should be copied ahead of time for the students to use.•When logging onto Pebblego.com and search pets. The students will be able to research various pets on this site.•It is recommended that the teacher model how to use the note taking form after viewing pet information from pebblego.com. It is suggested that all children complete one pet section together with the teacher modeling.•Use the log in information to navigate to the Wixie page for the final poster project.•If there is not ample time to share their finished product, they could be displayed around the media center for all to see.

Last updated: July 2014 Created by Brenda Chamberlain, Library Media Specialist Intern

BCPS Slam Dunk Research Model, Copyright 2013, Baltimore County Public Schools, MD, all rights reserved. The models may be used for educational, non-profit school use only. All other uses, transmissions, and duplications are prohibited unless permission is granted expressly. This lesson is based on Jamie McKenzie’s Slam Dunk Lesson module.

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